Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group G encounter, with both teams forced to settle for a point after a closely contested battle in the United States.
Egypt made the brighter start and took the lead in the 20th minute through Emam Ashour, whose well-taken finish gave the Pharaohs a deserved advantage.
As a result, Egypt headed into halftime with a 1-0 lead, putting Belgium under pressure in the second half.
Belgium fought back after the break and managed to find an equaliser to level the contest, setting up an exciting finish to the match.
Both sides pushed hard in the closing stages in search of a winning goal, but disciplined defending and strong organization at both ends of the pitch prevented either team from finding a breakthrough.
The match ultimately finished 1-1, with Belgium and Egypt sharing the points in an entertaining Group G showdown.
